Finishing School Dining Etiquette and Protocol

Short course

In London

£ 725 VAT inc.

Description

  • Type

    Short course

  • Location

    London

  • Duration

    1 Day

Our classes help people to understand these incredibly important life skills that can give confidence to any social occasion. Our experts guarantee to take your social skills to the next level. Suitable for: Anyone wishing to do self improvement

Facilities

Location

Start date

London
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77/91 New Oxford Street, WC1A 1DG

Start date

On request

About this course

Good command of the english language

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Teachers and trainers (1)

Gary  Williams

Gary Williams

Training Director

Gary undertook his formal training at the Ivor Spencer International School for Butler Administrators in London. The school has been established since 1981 and His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales invested Ivor Spencer with the MBE at Buckingham Palace in 2002. Gary was appointed in his first butler position as one of only two butlers at The Ritz London. Here he was responsible for overseeing all the suites, including The Royal Suite. He was then head-hunted to be Major Domo for one of England's most prominent families, looking after Studley Royal House and for celebrity and VIP clients with various properties worldwide, regularly managing over 50 staff members. From here, Gary was appointed as head butler at the Brazilian embassy in London, a position that had over 180 applicants. He has also set up Quintessentially Butlers, part of the Quintessentially Group, the world’s leading private members’ club with a global concierge that provides a unique brand of service 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. He has appeared on ITV and in various national newspapers.

Course programme

The classes cover the following topics:

  • How to have composure and elegance in social and business entertaining
  • Table planning, setting and seating.
  • Understanding formal and informal rules
  • Finesse and savoir faire
  • Ensuring guests are relaxed
  • How to eat with grace, poise and ease
  • Dining etiquette
  • Social etiquette
  • What to wear for any occasion
  • Polished movements
  • Correct sitting
  • Entertainment essentials
  • How to prepare and serve English afternoon tea

Finishing School Dining Etiquette and Protocol

£ 725 VAT inc.